Project description
Spatial coherence and neural integration in body ownership
How does spatial coherence among body parts contribute to bodily self-consciousness and body ownership? Using a VR full-body illusion that manipulates body-part configurations, new research examines behavioural effects via subjective and physiological measures. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SCINOBO project identifies neural correlates using fMRI in premotor, intraparietal, and inferior parietal regions and tests causality through non-invasive brain stimulation. It also proposes a Gestalt-inspired framework in which spatial consistency generates a unified bodily self, combining VR, psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and brain stimulation. Ultimately, the project will inform neurorehabilitation and VR-based body representation technologies.
Objective
Bodily self-consciousness, a core aspect of self-awareness, critically depends on body ownership, the sense that one’s body belongs to oneself. While part-based ownership has been widely studied, the role of spatial coherence among body parts in generating a unified bodily self remains unclear. SCINOBO addresses this gap by developing a novel full-body illusion paradigm that systematically manipulates spatial configurations of body parts using virtual reality. Here, my first objective is to measure behavioral effects of spatial coherence on full-body ownership using subjective ratings and physiological markers. Next, I will identify neural correlates of spatial coherence through high-resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging, examining activity and connectivity in premotor, intraparietal, and inferior parietal regions. Finally, I will test causal involvement of these regions via non-invasive brain stimulation, assessing changes in body ownership and physiological responses. In summary, these objectives establish a comprehensive account of how spatial coherence shapes the bodily self through an innovative and multi-disciplinary approach, representing a major conceptual advance beyond existing theories. Importantly, the project introduces a Gestalt-inspired framework explaining how spatial consistency among body parts produces a coherent bodily self. SCINOBO combines virtual reality, psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and brain stimulation in an integrated approach. The findings will advance understanding of bodily self-consciousness and inform neurorehabilitation strategies and virtual reality-based body representation technologies, providing both scientific and practical impact.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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171 77 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
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